Driving To Church

Along the way to church yesterday, I am pulled over by a police man. Todd is in the passenger seat and tells the kids that the cop saw them standing up in the back and now he is going to hall them away. Addie becomes terrified, Makell is thrilled.

Police officer: "Ma'am, were you aware that you're brake light is out?"

Me: "No. But I'm sure the kids did it."

Police officer smiles slightly.

Me: "I saw you smirk, which means that you have kids and you know I'm right."

Police Officer: "Do you have your license and registration?"

Me: "See, here's the thing--I don't."

Police Officer: "You don't have you're license?"

Me: "Nope. But I'll bet you can look me up."

Police Officer looks in the back at my girls who are asking him if he has a gun and giggling.

Me: "Alright, let's make a deal. You can write me a ticket for ANY offense for ANY size fine, if you will just take one kid."

Police Officer starts giggling (how often does that happen)...."I'll be right back ma'am."

Police Officer returns with his notepad--"OK, I'm going to give you two warnings. Just sign here by the X."

Me: "So, once I sign, that means you're taking a kid. Right?"

Again, he giggles. Then, Makell proceeds to shove her head out the window and say, "I like to drive fast, I'll go with you." Now the police officer stares in silence. While he is staring at Makell, Addie pushes forward and says, "hey, how come you have on a cowboy hat?" Police officer tips his hat at her and says, "it's part of my outfit".

Me: "Now do you see why I want you to take a kid?"

Police Officer: "Enjoy the rest of your day ma'am."

As we pull away and start driving, I here Makell say, "he's sweet." And Addie responds, "ya, not sour."